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Example Sentences

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The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.

From BBC

On Tuesday, Libya marked 15 years since the start of the uprising that eventually toppled Gaddafi, with fireworks lighting up the sky in Tripoli, but for many Libyans life remains a struggle.

From Barron's

Most galaxies blaze with billions of stars, lighting up the universe across vast distances.

From Science Daily

Several fireworks are seen lighting up the sky at the same time, being shot into the air while people walk around the fireworks and on the bridge, now filled with smoke from the fireworks.

From Los Angeles Times

"Jack had a smile that would light up any room," said Laura, adding that it would "get him out of any trouble".

From BBC